STARTING ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 4, 2020, CELC WILL BEGIN ONE WORSHIP SERVICE STARTING AT 9:15AM, FOLLOWED BY SUNDAY SCHOOL.
COVID-19 UPDATES:
*01/14/2021 – Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
According to current information regarding the phased reopening of services in Indiana, we will be allowed to stay open for church during services.
This is the information that pertains to you as a member of Christ Lutheran:
1. Those of you who are 65 and older have been encouraged to remain sheltering in place.
Please join us in online worship. We also encourage others who feel more comfortable waiting to return to join us in online worship as well.
2. Please wear a mask to cover your mouth and nose at the service. This has been encouraged by the Indiana guidelines for the phased reopening.
3. In worship, those in the same family may sit together. Those of separate family units should sit at least six feet away from each other.
4. If you have been experiencing any illness, we encourage you to stay at home.
5. For those who wish to commune, I will explain communion details on Sunday.
We are trying to follow the guidelines set out for us; if there is anything being overlooked here, please let me know.
We look forward to seeing all of you return soon.
Please call me if I can help in any way, or if you would like me to pray with you.
502.396.8296
In Christ,
Pastor Truelsen
BULLETIN ANNOUCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 10th, 2021
Dear Friends at Christ Lutheran,
Thank you for the gifts that you shared with my family at Christmastime. I feel honored that you care so much for us, and I hope you understand how thankful I am for your presence in the congregation. I know that these are really difficult times, so I feel blessed that you have stuck with us in the faith in your church home.
For those of you who are still watching from online-I thank you for watching regularly, and look forward to the time when I can see you again in person.
If I can assist anyone, please call me. I am here for you to pray with you and to help as I am able.
(502) 396 8296.
Blessings to you in Christ,
Pastor Truelsen, Erin and Megan
2021 FLOWER CHART IS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD – PLEASE SIGN UP FOR YOUR SPECIAL SUNDAY
2021 ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULE IS POSTED – PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS IMPORTANT SERVICE TO OUR CONGREGATION.
OUTREACH NEWS
First Timothy Lutheran Church: Items needed at the moment: Cleaning supplies, wipes, Lysol, hand sanitizers, sugar (no flour), canned fruit, cereals, personal hygiene items, soups, soap, toothpaste, paper towels, and tissues. They have an over abundance of the following items and are not in need of them at this time: Jelly, peanut butter, mac & cheese, pasta, beans and corn.
DIRECTORY UPDATE: You can find your copy of the new directory (names are on the front cover) on the table across from the kitchen.
For the Week of January 10, 2021
Verse of the week: … “In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him live a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased””
Mark 1:9-11 ESV
OFFICERS FOR 2021
President: Kerry Wiegand Vice President: Kirk Knobel
Secretary: Christine Bivens Treasurer: Joe Miller
Stewardship: Paul Seeman Outreach: Kirk Knobel
Financial Secretary: Paul Seeman
Trustees: Matt Gahimer(ch), Joe Miller, Kerry Wiegand
Education: Jen Miller(ch), Chris Clark, Erin Truelsen
Deacons: John Bivens, Bob Crockett, Jack Kelley, Monty Teague, Pastor Truelsen, Gus VonDielingen
Deaconess: Sally Shattuck and Renae Clark
TEMPORARY OFFICE HOURS
Mondays – 11am – 1pm
Tuesdays – 10am – 4pm
Wednesdays – 9am – 2pm
Thursdays and Fridays – 9am – 3pm
These hours are subject to change.
*** GOLDEN GIRLS
The Golden Girls have completed their Bible Study for this year. They will resume in the Spring. Stay tuned.
*** YOUTH GROUP
Meets on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays of the month. Please join us and bring a friend!
*** PEW SISTERS
Bible Study at 6:30 pm. We meet at church every second Monday of each month so feel free to join us!
*** GREETER SIGN-UP
The sign-up sheet has been posted for March, April, May & June. Please see the bulletin board to sign up. Thank you!
*** TECH TEAM NEWS
There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board to assist with broadcasting on Sunday mornings.
*** CHURCH INVENTORY TEAM
Our inventory project has hit a stumbling point, so we will have set dates to meet during the summer to move on with this major project. Watch for more details to come.
*** PRAYER LIST UPDATE
As you have noticed, we have a large number of people on the prayer list, especially those with health issues. Please take a look at the list and provide an update to Pastor if their status had changed. Thank You!
*** The Men’s “Breakfast Club” Bible Study
Saturday mornings at 7 am. Join us!
GROUNDS KEEPING SIGN-UP SHEET
Is posted on the bulletin board. Please consider how you might help. If you have questions or need help getting started contact Mike Spees, Glenn Douglas or Mike Hopkins.
***Congregation Servant Opportunities
Do you or a loved one need some help with something this season? Lawn Care, Grocery Shopping, Rides to/from Medical Appointments, etc? If so, please contact your deacon.
***Joyful Response
is an electronic offering transfer service for members of our congregation. Reduce time, cost and effort associated with check writing by having your weekly contribution electronically gifted to the church. Special Offering Notices still provide you with a unique way to place your offering in the collection plate each week. Consider fulfilling your stewardship commitment through this easy program. Contact Paul Seeman for more information.
LIKE, LIKE, LIKE AND SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!
Don’t forget to “LIKE” and “SHARE” our events and postings on our church and preschool Facebook page. The added visibility helps us to reach so many more people, Our preschool could really benefit from the extra views. If you haven’t “Liked” our preschool Facebook page, you can find it at “Christ Lutheran Preschool, Brownsburg, Indiana”. Our church Facebook page is “Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church”. If you have an event that you would like to have featured, please contact the church office.
The Altar Guild schedule is on the bulletin board.
The Lutheran Hour
Broadcast Guide & Sermon Schedule
Sirius XM FamilyTalk channel 131 Sunday, 10:00AM
WBRI Indianapolis, IN 1500 AM Sunday 6:30AM
WBRI Indianapolis, IN 96.7 FM Sunday 6:30AM
WIRE Indianapolis, IN 91.1 FM Sunday 6:00AM
WLW Cincinnati, OH 700 AM Sunday 7:00AM
Mobile App Available
The world’s longest-running Christian outreach radio program!
January 10, 2021 “A Backstory Behind a Bible Contradiction”
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
January 17, 2021 “Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise”
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer
**Building Use
If you are planning to use the church for a family, group, or church related function, please contact Renae or Jen at the church office so that it can be placed on the calendar. If your meeting or event has changed dates or has been canceled, please notify the office ASAP. We would like to avoid conflicts with scheduled events at church. Thanks for your help in this matter.
**NEW EMAIL
With the launch of this website, we have a new website provider.
Our church email for contacting Renae and Jen, our secretaries, is
celc701@gmail.com
STAY CONNECTED
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO JOIN US ON SUNDAY, YOU CAN STAY CONNECTED BY CHECKING WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES RIGHT HERE!